Alfred von Schlieffen
0 sources
Summary
Alfred von Schlieffen was born on February 28, 1833[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on January 4, 1913[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5] and author[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,439 views/month, #7,066 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Invalids' Cemetery[8]
- Father: Magnus Graf von Schlieffen[9]
- Mother: Auguste von Schlieffen[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[11]
- Position held: member of the Prussian House of Lords[12], volunteer serving one year[13], adjutant[14], Quartermaster-General to the Forces[15]
- Employer: Prussian Military Academy[16], German General Staff[17]
- Educated at: Prussian Military Academy[18]
- Notable work: Schlieffen Plan[19]
- Award received: Order of the Black Eagle[20], Order of Saint Hubert[21], Grand Cross of the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[22], Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[23], Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[24], 2nd Class Order of the Crown[25], Iron Cross 1st Class[26], Service Award Cross[27], Commander Second Class of the Order of the Zähringer Lion[28], Commander of the Bavarian Military Order of Merit[29], Knight of the Legion of Honour[30], Grand Officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[31], Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[32], Knight Commander of the Order of the Wendish Crown[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Family: Schlieffen[35]
- Noble title: Graf[36]
- Military branch: Imperial German Army[37]
- Commons category: Alfred von Schlieffen[38]
- Military, police or special rank: general field marshal[39], Fänrik[40], lieutenant[41], Oberleutnant[42], cavalry master[43], Hauptmann[44], major[45], Oberstleutnant[46], Oberst[47], major general[48], lieutenant general[49]
- Participated in conflict: Franco-Prussian War[50]
- Family name: von Schlieffen[51]
- Given name: Alfred[52]
- Allegiance: King of Prussia[53]
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[54]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for Alfred von Schlieffen include Schlieffen Plan[55], a military operation plan[56], in German Reich[57], founded in 1905[58].
Why It Matters
Alfred von Schlieffen has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include Schlieffen Plan[55], a military operation plan[56], in German Reich[57], founded in 1905[58].
FAQs
Where was Alfred von Schlieffen born?
Alfred von Schlieffen's place of birth was Berlin[2].
Where did Alfred von Schlieffen die?
Alfred von Schlieffen died in Berlin[4].
Who were Alfred von Schlieffen's parents?
Alfred von Schlieffen's father was Magnus Graf von Schlieffen[9]. Alfred von Schlieffen's mother was Auguste von Schlieffen[10].
What did Alfred von Schlieffen do for work?
Alfred von Schlieffen worked as a military personnel[5] and author[6].
Where did Alfred von Schlieffen go to school?
Alfred von Schlieffen was educated at Prussian Military Academy[18].
What awards did Alfred von Schlieffen receive?
Honors received include Order of the Black Eagle[20], Order of Saint Hubert[21], Grand Cross of the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[22], and Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[23].